Offord Primary School
St Neots, PE19 5SB · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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53rd of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,205 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Offord Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Kids with Bricks LEGO building club, running, basketball, and multi-sport clubs. Arts options include Talent Dance Academy, drums, guitar, piano, singing, and ukele. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Offord Primary School
Overview
Offord Primary School is a happy and inclusive community where pupils are "very happy" and learn to "recognise and handle different emotions." Leaders have "completely redeveloped the curriculum" to ensure pupils are "prepared well for secondary school," with particular praise for personal development and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "tolerance and respect," with older pupils supporting younger ones and a strong sense of community engagement.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully designed, ensuring pupils "connect, retain and build upon" knowledge across subjects like computing and mathematics.
- Phonics is taught "effectively" from early years, fostering a "love of reading" supported by a central library and author visits.
- Personal development is "exceptional," offering wide opportunities such as workshops at the Houses of Parliament and competitive sports.
- Staff benefit from "comprehensive range of development and training opportunities," contributing to a positive culture and effective governance.
Areas to improve
- Writing quality in the lower school is "too variable" and lacks sufficient depth, as early foundations are not always secure enough.
- Staff must ensure pupils have "enough opportunities to produce high-quality writing" to achieve a "consistently high standard."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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